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Mike Smith (tennis)

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Mike Smith
Full nameMichael Smith Jr.
Country (sports) United States
Born (1962-10-16) October 16, 1962 (age 62)
Little Rock, Arkansas
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Singles
Highest rankingNo. 522 (May 19, 1986)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenQ1 (1987)
Doubles
Career record0–3
Highest rankingNo. 209 (April 27, 1987)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open1R (1987)

Michael Smith Jr. (born October 16, 1962) is an American former professional tennis player.[1]

Smith grew up in Little Rock and attended Duke University, where he played varsity tennis while studying for an economics degree. After graduating in 1985 he competed in professional tennis, with his best performances coming in doubles. He had a highest doubles ranking of 209 and featured in the 1987 Australian Open men's doubles main draw.[2]

ATP Challenger finals

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Doubles: 1 (0–1)

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No. Result    Date    Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 1. Dec 1986 Ikeja, Nigeria Clay Senegal Yahiya Doumbia Nigeria Tony Mmoh
Nigeria Nduka Odizor
4–6, 6–7

References

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  1. ^ "3 Tennis Pros Leave Nigeria After Saying They Saw God". The New York Times. December 1, 1986.
  2. ^ "Melbourne, Australia (AP)". Santa Cruz Sentinel. January 16, 1987. p. 25.
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